Foodcycle appeals for volunteers as community dining charity opens second Exeter project to help tackle food pro

A charity that aims to tackle food poverty, loneliness and food waste, has opened its second free community meal in Exeter, and is appealing for volunteers to help.

FoodCycle needs more volunteers to help provide free weekly hot meals for local guests in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, every Thursday at 6.30pm, atBeacon Heath Church.

Volunteers get to be part of the ‘FoodCycle magic’ – transforming surplus food that would otherwise go to waste...

More than half (55%) of UK drivers do not always check their tyre tread before a long journey, new research from National Highways reveals as its new autumn safety campaign is launched.

In addition, more than a fifth (21%) of those who take long journeys and have broken down on the motorway, think their breakdown could have been avoided if they had conducted proper tyre checks before setting off.

Last year, there were more than 51,500 tyre-related breakdowns on England’s motorways and major A-roads, an increase of 14% since 2022. During October last year there were 4,053...

From amazing food to historical buildings and great weather, there are plenty of reasons to visit Exeter. But what if you’re looking for entertainment and gaming possibilities in Devon? There are a number of reasons to visit Exeter if you’re looking for these activities – we’ll discuss these below.

A variety of outdoor activities and games

One of the things that visitors to Exeter love the most is the variety of outdoor activities and games on offer. From horse riding to cycling and canoeing, there are many ways to enjoy the great outdoors and get some exercise here....

What is it that makes a great meal? Or a scrumptious dessert or fantastic cocktail? Is it the presentation, the ambience, or the company we share them with? Indeed, these all play a role, but the most significant factor is the flavour.

If you want to get the most from the flavours around you, read on, and get ready to elevate your taste experience. These are our seven expert insights for flavour exploration.

Understanding the Basics of Flavor Profiles

Flavour is more than just the taste of a meal or beverage. It’s a glorious combination of aroma, taste and texture that...

The Exeter Big Sale will be taking place at the Westpoint Arena , where all kids’ clothes are £5, women’s & men’s clothes are £10 and all outerwear at £25! Whether you’re looking to treat yourself or refresh the family’s wardrobe, you won’t want to miss out and with stock replenished throughout the day, the event will be a great opportunity to spoil yourself to those things you really deserve.

Westpoint Arena,

Clyst St Mary,

Exeter,

EX5 1DJ

The event will be taking place on Thursday 31st October @ 9am–7pm and Friday 1st November @ 9am-4....

Local family-run business Severnside Security has marked further growth with the opening of a new regional office in Exeter.

This is the firm’s third regional UK office, opening in response to a significant number of new contracts in Devon, from both public and private sectors clients. The office will act as a strategic hub for the far South West, and the enhanced presence in the region will enable Severnside to support both new and existing clients, as well as host its regional engineers.

Renowned as one of Gloucestershire’s first security companies to support and serve...

Buses will replace trains between Axminster and Exeter St Davids from Saturday 9 November to Friday 22 November inclusive while Network Rail engineers install a mile of new track through Honiton Tunnel.

Over a two-week period engineers replace the existing 50-year-old track through the tunnel, as well as installing new sleepers and ballast.

The existing track is coming to the end of its life which means it is prone to faults which can cause disruption and delays to passengers. The new rail is designed within millimetre precision and will make for smoother and more...

Slots are the most popular casino games, being chosen by 80% of players.

With so many titles available at any of the top 10 UK online casinos , playing slots can be exhilarating, especially when you're on a winning streak. The thrill of watching the reels line up in your favor and the joy of seeing your balance grow can make it tempting to keep spinning, hoping for even bigger payouts.

However, slots are notoriously difficult to have sustained success at because they are so random in payouts and knowing when to walk away is a crucial skill that many players overlook....

Andy Short has been appointed as head chef at ISCA, the restaurant at voco Zeal Exeter Science Park .

He brings his expertise in environmentally-focused cuisine to the property, which is due to open in January 2025 as IHG’s first ever net zero carbon hotel.

Andy joins the property from Salcombe Harbour Hotel, where he was head chef, building on a career which has encompassed hotel and restaurant openings across Northern Europe. In addition to his skills in the kitchen, Short also has a degree in environmental science and a master's in environ-mental consultancy...